1998 Jeep Wrangler vs 1998 Toyota 4RUNNER
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Jeep Wrangler | 1998 Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 265 | 130 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 75 | 48 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–17 | 16–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 167,043 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Wrangler | Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 25 | 72 |
| Suspension | 26 | 43 |
| Electrical System | 58 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 53 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 46 | 2 |
| Power Train | 33 | 5 |
| Steering | 16 | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 17 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 40 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 19 | 84 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 8 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
1998 Jeep Wrangler
1998 Toyota 4RUNNER
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.